A rainy Tuesday in Canby — and 3 ideas for making the most of it

(CANBY, MN) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Canby Tuesday, but it doesn’t have to stop you from getting things done. In fact, a grey, drippy day can be the perfect time for some activities — check out these ideas as well as your four-day forecast.

Make a sun bucket-list: Whether it’s researching nearby hikes, scouring forums for information about great swimming holes, or making a list of places to try a hobby like stand-up paddle-boarding, setting aside a rainy day for planning can help you make the most of the next sunbreak.

Bookkeeping: A rainy day can be a perfect opportunity for getting household tasks out of the way - including tracking your finances. In just an hour or two you could knock out a money to-do like tracking your monthly spending so far or making sure you have the best plan for retirement savings or student loan repayment.

Catch a movie: Not feeling the need to go all-out? A movie or other indoor entertainment can be a great down-day activity, letting you relax and be ready to seize the day when the clouds finally decide to part.

Along with a rainy Tuesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Canby:

• Tuesday, October 12

  Sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy then showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 64 °F, low 52 °F
  • Windy: 30 mph

• Wednesday, October 13

  Showers and thunderstorms then chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 66 °F, low 41 °F
  • Windy: 35 mph

• Thursday, October 14

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 55 °F, low 38 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Friday, October 15

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 53 °F, low 36 °F
  • 10 to 15 mph wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.